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The origin of stories - Seneca. The origin of stories A Seneca Legend [Told by Henry Jacob] In a Seneca village lived a boy whose father and mother died when he was only a few weeks old.

The little boy was cared for by a woman, who had known his parents, She gave him the name of Poyeshaon (Orphan). The boy grew to be a healthy, active little fellow. When he was old enough, his foster mother gave him a bow and arrows, and said "It is time for you to learn to hunt.
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THE WEST - Chief Joseph. Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (1840-1904) The man who became a national celebrity with the name "Chief Joseph" was born in the Wallowa Valley in what is now northeastern Oregon in 1840.

In days past in their own society, Indians found it unnecessary to say hello, good-bye, how are you, and so on. Even today, many Indians find this type of small talk unimportant. In social interactions, Indians emphasize the feeling or emotional component rather than the verbal. Ideas and feelings are conveyed through behavior rather than speech. Educational Considerations. Native American Recipes. Apache Acorn Soup Apache Bread Banaha Choctaw Corn Shuck Bread Blue Bread (Frying Pan Bread) Blue Corn Dumplings Brown Bread Cherokee Huckleberry Bread Chippewa Bannock Cornmeal Gravy Cracklin Bread Cured Venison (for pemmican) Fried Squash Bread Fry Bread Pudding.

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The fee for research is $100.00 per person regardless of how many rolls they are listed on. One will receive a great deal more information if the name is on one of the rolls after 1835. For each name you wish researched please include the name of the person, the rolls that person is on, and any numbers associated with the name. If the person to be researched is enrolled on either the Dawes or Guion Miller Roll, it is recommended that a copy of their application for these rolls be obtained prior to having a full research accomplished. A great deal of information is included in these applications; covering the period (1898-1906) back to 1835. There is generally at least four or five pages of information on each application. Payment Options:
WOUNDED KNEE: THE MUSEUM. 10 Yoga Poses to Fight Depression and Anxiety. The mind, body and spirit are all connected and when a person suffers from mild depression or anxiety, the body is out of balance.

Yoga is a series of stretches that helps bring balance to the body; not just focusing on the body’s health, but also on the mind and spirit. Always consult a physician or counsellor if you are having ongoing feelings of depression or anxiety and before trying any new exercise program. 1. Begin with the Lotus position, sitting crossed legged with hands resting on the knees, palms up. The most important thing is to remember to breathe. 2. 3. 4. 5. & 6. 7. 8. 9.
The Trail of Tears and the Forced Relocation of the Cherokee Nation. He caravan was ready to move out.

UM-Dearborn College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. Institute for Traditional Medicine. The Reiki Page. Uot Keeping of the Soul. Back Keeping of the Soul - Nagi Gluhapi This is the first one of the seven sacred rites of the Lakota Sioux people and lasts about one year.

The physical body of a deceased Sioux was placed in trees or on wooden (scaffold) platforms high enough to protect the body from animals and wrapped in hides and allowed to decay until nothing of the body was left. Well known leaders were buried in secret places, unknown places, if the family or friends were able to do that for the individual. Today, they are buried in cemeteries as is done in other cultures. Grieving is a natural process with those who lose a loved one, whether it be a family member or friend or someone known or admired.

Some tribes practices for mourning included those close to the deceased painting their faces black, cutting their long hair short, and cutting of their arms and legs to show their grief. This sacred rite helps the transition of mourning the loss to it becoming less painful and takes much time to do. Sources: Back. Luther Standing Bear - StumbleUpon. Chief of the Oglala, Lakota (1905-1939) Luther Standing Bear (December 1868-February 20, 1939)(a/k/a Ota Kte "Plenty Kill" or "Mochunozhin").

Oglala Lakota Chief Luther Standing Bear is notable in American history as one of the first Native American authors, educators, philosophers and actors of the 20th century. Standing Bear fought to preserve Lakota heritage and sovereignty and was at the forefront of a Progressive movement to change government policy towards Native Americans.